A History of India (from early times to AD 1206), a textbook for undergraduate students of history, aims at providing a clear understanding of the history of the Indian subcontinent during the pre- and proto- historic period as well as the historical times of the pre-sultanate era – including the Indus valley civilization, Vedic times, the emergence of states and empires and the rise of regional powers during the 11th-12th centuries– in a comprehensive and lucid manner. This student-friendly book includes helpful features like a glossary, reading list and review questions.